Good news for M.Sc. and Ph.D. holders in Chemistry and Physics. Fakir Mohan University (FMU), Baleshwar, Odisha, has invited applications for 6 project posts at its Centre of Excellence in Smart Materials and Thin Films (SMAT) for Energy and Environmental Applications. The posts are PDF/Research Associate (2), Research Assistant (2) and Lab Technician (2), with consolidated pay of ₹20,000 to ₹50,000 a month.
This is an offline application. Your filled form must reach the university by Speed Post on or before 18 November 2026, and a PDF copy must also go by email. Read the table for your own post below, because the qualification and age limit change from post to post. Keep following GovtJobsAlert.in for more Odisha government jobs like this one.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Fakir Mohan University, Vyasa Vihar, Baleshwar |
| Project | CoE in Smart Materials and Thin Films (SMAT) |
| Advertisement No. | FMU-CoE-OSHEC-01/2026/9589 dated 4 November 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 6 |
| Job Location | Baleshwar (Balasore), Odisha |
| Mode of Application | Offline, by Speed Post only, plus a PDF copy by email |
| Last Date | 18 November 2026 (by 5:00 PM) |
These are purely temporary project posts and give no right or claim for absorption in the university. The university can end the engagement at any time if performance is not satisfactory. The engagement is for one year at first, and it can be extended year by year, after a performance review, up to a maximum of five years or till the project ends, whichever is earlier.
| Post | Subject | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| PDF/Research Associate | Chemistry | 1 |
| PDF/Research Associate | Physics | 1 |
| Research Assistant | Chemistry | 1 |
| Research Assistant | Physics | 1 |
| Lab Technician | Chemistry/Physics | 2 |
The notification gives no category-wise reservation split for these posts, so each row gives the seats for that post. Notice that the Lab Technician post has two seats while each Research Associate and Research Assistant subject has one. With an M.Sc. alone you can apply only for Research Assistant or Lab Technician, since PDF/Research Associate also needs a Ph.D., so pick by your degrees, marks and age.
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| PDF/Research Associate (Chemistry) | Full-time M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Chemistry, Chemical Sciences or allied subjects, plus a Doctoral Degree in Chemistry, Material Sciences or any equivalent discipline from a UGC/Govt. recognised university or research institute |
| PDF/Research Associate (Physics) | Full-time M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Physics, Physical Sciences or allied subjects, plus a Doctoral Degree in Physics, Material Sciences or any equivalent discipline from a UGC/Govt. recognised university or research institute |
| Research Assistant (Chemistry) | Full-time M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Chemistry or allied subjects with at least 55% or equivalent grade |
| Research Assistant (Physics) | Full-time M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Physics or allied subjects with at least 55% or equivalent grade |
| Lab Technician | Full-time M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Chemistry/Physics or allied subjects with at least 55% or equivalent grade |
Every degree must be from a UGC/Govt. recognised university or equivalent institute. These desirable points are not compulsory, but they help:
| Post | Desirable |
|---|---|
| PDF/Research Associate (Chemistry) | Post-doctoral research in smart material synthesis/design and environmental applications; hands-on use of morphology and characterisation instruments |
| PDF/Research Associate (Physics) | Post-doctoral research in smart materials, thin films, energy storage devices and sensors; hands-on thin film fabrication and device design |
| Research Assistant | Project or work experience during or after the master degree in the relevant domain gets preference |
| Lab Technician | Working experience in a scientific laboratory and handling instruments, with knowledge of MS Office |
The two Research Associate posts need a Ph.D. as well as the M.Sc., so a final-year research scholar who has not yet received the degree should read the notification closely before applying. Research Assistant and Lab Technician posts ask for the M.Sc. only, but with a minimum of 55% or equivalent grade, so check your marksheet or grade conversion first. The age is counted on the last date of application, not on the day you post the form.
| Post | Age (as on last date of application) |
|---|---|
| PDF/Research Associate | Below 35 years |
| Research Assistant | Below 28 years |
| Lab Technician | Below 28 years |
Age relaxation can be given to SC, ST, PwD and Women candidates as per the Odisha Higher Education Department guideline. The notification does not state the number of years, so confirm it with the university before you apply.
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| Post | Consolidated Pay |
|---|---|
| PDF/Research Associate | ₹50,000 per month |
| Research Assistant | ₹20,000 per month |
| Lab Technician | ₹20,000 per month |
The pay is a consolidated fellowship or remuneration. HRA, accommodation or any other allowance is not admissible for any of these posts, but leave is available as per the university provision for staff engaged in projects.
Research Assistant and Lab Technician candidates, if eligible, can also enrol in the Ph.D. programme of FMU. For that you must take a prior no objection certificate from the appointing authority. If you are looking at similar roles, see our post graduate government jobs page too.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Shortlisting | Applications are shortlisted |
| Interview | Shortlisted candidates are intimated by email only; no hard copy letter is sent |
No TA or any other allowance is payable for attending the interview. The notification does not give an interview date or say that there is any written test, so only the two stages above are confirmed. Because the call comes by email only, use an email ID that you check daily and write it clearly on the form. Plan your travel only after the intimation letter reaches you, since no TA is paid. The university can reject the advertisement or any application without giving a reason.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download the notification PDF and the form for your post (Annexure I for PDF/Research Associate, Annexure II for Research Assistant, Annexure III for Lab Technician) from the links below |
| 2 | Fill in the form, sign it and paste a recent passport size photo |
| 3 | Attach one set of self-attested photocopies of all educational qualifications from 10th onwards, experience, publications, a valid ID proof and other relevant documents |
| 4 | Write “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF …” with the Advt. No. and date on the envelope |
| 5 | Send it by Speed Post only to the Nodal Officer, CoE in SMAT, PG Department of Chemistry, Fakir Mohan University, Vyasa Vihar, Baleshwar-756089, Odisha |
| 6 | Email a single PDF file of the complete filled-in form to smatcoefmu@gmail.com |
The form also asks for your publication list, and Research Associate candidates must attach a 100-word write-up on the novelty of their Ph.D. work. Your application must reach the university by the last date, so post it early. A late application is a risk you do not need to take. Keep a photocopy of the whole set and the Speed Post receipt with you, so you can show proof of posting if needed. Write your post and subject clearly, for example Research Assistant (Physics), because there are two subjects under some posts. Also note that the form carries a declaration that your candidature can be cancelled if any information is found false, before or after selection.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 4 November 2026 |
| Last Date (hard copy must reach) | 18 November 2026 (by 5:00 PM) |
Both the short and the detailed advertisement give the closing time as 5:00 PM on 18 November.
The notification does not mention any application fee, so do not send a demand draft or postal order unless the university tells you otherwise.
If you hold an M.Sc. with a good record in Chemistry or Physics, this is a fair chance to work on a funded research project in your own state. Check your age and marks, prepare your documents and post the form well before 18 November 2026. For the next teaching and faculty jobs and research openings, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.
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